Part 4 of our Be the Church series

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we can also be unified in what we are thankful for. Many families having different political views will be brought together around one table, not separated by their differences but united by their similarities. We are each unique and we are each meant to be unique. We are going to have different opinions than other people. We are even going to interpret the same words differently than another person. We could separate on behalf of those differences if we are looking for a reason to separate. But our challenge as Christians, and my challenge for you today is this: Do not look for the differences; look for the similarities. This is the only way that God’s people are going to be able to hold together. And in a world where we need encouragement instead of despair, hope instead of disappointment, we need to be able to hold together.